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Man reportedly acting erratically dies after officers stun him

DeAnn Smith — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 22:07:00 EDT

An investigation has been launched after officers used a stun gun on a man who had been acting erratically and he then died, a Kansas City Police Department spokesman said Monday morning.

Photo of praying Marine and his bride brings collective 'awwws' online

Jennifer Bowen — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 21:59:00 EDT

A quiet moment captured before a couple wed has brought collective "awws" by millions on the internet.

Still no Hoffa after 1st day of latest search

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 21:49:00 EDT

Federal agents revived the hunt for the remains of Jimmy Hoffa on Monday, digging around in a suburban Detroit field where a reputed Mafia captain says the Teamsters boss' body was buried.

Man sought after woman kidnapped, raped

DeAnn Smith — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 21:27:00 EDT

The Caldwell County Sheriff's Office is seeking a man in connection with the kidnapping of a 23-year-old woman.

Police investigate immigration protest at Kris Kobach's home

DeAnn Smith — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 21:26:00 EDT

Police are investigating a protest at Kansas Secretary of State Kris Kobach's home as he said Monday he is prepared to use lethal force if necessary.

Manhunt underway at Lake of the Ozarks for accused rapist, kidnapper

DeAnn Smith — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 21:24:00 EDT

A man accused of twice raping a woman on separate occasions is on the run in the Lake of the Ozarks area, authorities said Monday night.

Ailing Nikita pulled off exhibit at Kansas City Zoo

DeAnn Smith — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 21:23:00 EDT

The Kansas City Zoo's rock star is sick, so he's getting some TLC behind the scenes.

Thieves steal statue worth $75,000 from Independence museum

DeAnn Smith — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 20:43:00 EDT

Thieves stole the National Trails Museum's iconic statute over the weekend, and replacing it would cost an estimated $75,000.

5-year-old girl's lemonade stand draws ire of Westboro Baptist Church

DeAnn Smith — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 20:17:00 EDT

A 5-year-old girl set up a lemonade stand across the street from the Westboro Baptist Church compound, and now the group is targeting her.

Downed power line reported 11 hours before man electrocuted

DeAnn Smith — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 20:00:00 EDT

As friends and family grieve the tragic death of 27-year-old Nick Moeder, investigations have been launched into events leading up to his death.

Court: Ariz. citizenship proof law illegal

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 18:19:00 EDT

States can't demand proof of citizenship from people registering to vote in federal elections unless they get federal or court approval to do so, the Supreme Court ruled Monday in a decision complicating efforts in...

Reality show 'Here Comes Honey Boo Boo' returns with 'watch 'n sniff' premiere

Jennifer Banks — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 17:05:00 EDT

The show Here Comes Honey Boo Boo is returning with a "watch 'n sniff" event.

Camp serving homeless children desperately needs volunteers

DeAnn Smith — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 16:51:00 EDT

A summer camp near Warsaw, MO, that serves homeless and low-income children needs volunteers. And without those volunteers, some children who desperately need a break may not get to attend.

NSA leaker: 'This country is worth dying for'

Matt Quillen — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 16:00:00 EDT

Edward Snowden, the source of NSA leaks on PRISM and other American surveillance programs, gave answers for nearly two hours in a live online chat with The Guardian Monday.

Teen drowns while jet skiing on Father's Day

DeAnn Smith — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 14:58:00 EDT

A family outing turned tragic on Father's Day. A 17-year-old drowned.

Man playing Frisbee golf electrocuted in Wyandotte County park

DeAnn Smith — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 11:53:00 EDT

A man playing Frisbee golf overnight Sunday died after he was electrocuted at Rosedale Park.

Obama's approval rating plummets

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 09:57:00 EDT

The drop in President Barack Obama's popularity comes on the heels of a leak that revealed the NSA has been conducting a large data-mining operation on American citizens.

This is no croc! Alligator captured on AZ man's lawn

Allyson Blair — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 08:34:00 EDT

Arizona is home to its share of reptiles. But Saturday about 10:30 p.m. one west Valley family found a critter on their doorstep that ain't from around these parts. It was a 2-foot alligator!

Study: Marriages from online meetings have fewer divorces

Syrenthia Harris — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 08:26:00 EDT

A study says marriages that began online are more successful than marriages that began traditionally.

Rescue group helps save dog, determined to change abuse laws

Brennan Somers — Sun, 16 Jun 2013 22:25:00 EDT

It's the worst case of animal abuse the rescue group has seen, but they were determined to help save the dog. And now, they're determined to change the law.

Semi gets stuck in sinkhole in Mission

Laura McCallister — Sun, 16 Jun 2013 19:25:00 EDT

A semi truck got stuck in a sinkhole in Mission, KS, Saturday evening.

Damage from storms reported across the Heartland

Christy Hendricks — Fri, 27 May 2011 11:51:00 EDT

Powerful storms roared through southeast Missouri, southern Illinois, and western Kentucky with tornados touching down and high winds leaving a path of destruction.